NHTSA recall 89V236000
Suspension
Great Dane Trailer
Reported Dec 26, 1989374 vehicles affectedGREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.Built Jan 1, 1987 – Dec 1, 1989
The defect
Cracking of outer 'c' channels of suspension due to overloading in the hanger and air attachment areas.
The risk
Cracking of the 'c' channel could cause the crossmembersin the suspension subassembly to break away from the outer frame channels of theassembly, causing loss of control and an accident.
The remedy
Manufacturer will install modification to strenghthen suspension subassembly.